Exhibition & Outreach Associate | Austin, TX
Job Posting Title:
Exhibition & Outreach Associate, Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Oct 15, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
Texas Science & Natural History Museum engages the community with exhibits, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity, promote belonging, and tell stories about Texas science and natural history. The Museum seeks an Exhibition & Outreach Associate to work with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits to develop, install, and maintain exhibitions and provide science outreach to the community.
Purpose
The Exhibition & Outreach Associate will work closely with the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits on direction and priorities for museum exhibitions and science outreach.
Responsibilities
- Develop, create, and evaluate interpretive content for new exhibits in collaboration with contracted exhibit vendors and the Associate Director of Education, Collections & Exhibits. Coordinate installation & deinstallation of short-term exhibitions.
- Maintain cleanliness and working order of exhibitions.
- Develop and lead science outreach programs and events and assist with education activities at the museum.
- Provide scientific expertise to communications staff to meet social media and marketing needs of the museum.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
- At least two years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
- Broad knowledge of the natural history of Texas.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Success working independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to learn quickly and be flexible.
- Experience taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to successful completion.
- Ability to undertake and complete tasks and demonstrate individual initiative in meeting the functions of the position.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or advanced training from an accredited college or university in the sciences, science communication, and/or museum studies.
- Experience working in museums, nature centers, or other cultural institutions.
- At least three years of experience administering object-focused exhibitions and/or science outreach programming.
- Familiarity with best practices for handling objects from natural history collections.
- Experience evaluating published research articles, artwork, and interviews for use in communicating science to the public.
- Strong writing, editing, and interpretive skills.
Salary Range
$52,000 annual
Working Conditions
- Extended periods of standing.
- Working at a desk and computer for extended periods, including repetitive use of a keyboard.
- Use of manual dexterity.
- Frequent climbing of ladders and stairs.
- Occasional lifting and moving 30+ lbs.
- Occasional work around electrical and mechanical hazards; heavy equipment.
Work Shift
- 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Several weekend and evening events required
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
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